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Neem oil
I read that it (neem oil) >is biodegradable >and has a short half-life: up to 4 days >in water and 44 days in soil. The >article that I shared above said that >Indians use deoiled neem cake and >neem leaves … Continue reading
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Sequoia Park Integrated Pest Management call 11/272023
Melanie Thank you so much for calling me Monday evening November 27th about Sequoia’s pesticide use. I was surprised. And I must admit it wasn’t until you mentioned your boss that I realized that you were in the Integrated Pest … Continue reading
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Rewilding plant microbiomes
Source:https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn6350 Over the past decade, research has shown that microorganisms living on and inside eukaryotes—the microbiota—are drivers of host health. For plants, microbiota can greatly expand their genomic capabilities by enhancing immunity, nutrient acquisition, and tolerance to environmental stresses (1). … Continue reading
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Promising sugar-based natural herbicide targets same pathway as glyphosate
A team of scientists from Germany’s University of Tübingen has discovered a novel and unusual sugar molecule that shows great potential as a natural herbicide. It is harmless to animals and humans but can effectively disrupt the growth of various … Continue reading
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Give credit where credit is due
I have to credit some of my clients who sincerely care about the environment and work with me to create habitat for the native critters. Here is a 20 second YouTube on why I do it. https://youtu.be/I5vU653XQjU That little crowned … Continue reading
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Researchers find ‘exquisite’ 515-million-year-old fossilized nervous system
Scientists have unearthed an early Cambrian fossil that displays the creature’s nervous system. What makes this find significant? Source: Researchers find ‘exquisite’ 515-million-year-old fossilized nervous system 500 million years, half a billion years ago the arthropods were perfecting their nervous … Continue reading
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Permaculture based businesses in San Diego
I have no idea where to find a business that practices permaculture principles. Do you have any suggestions? Some Permaculture systems can be installed by regular handypeople. However one of the most difficult area is in landscaping. While you may … Continue reading
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My Favorite Posts
Main Website at: www.PuraVidaAquatic.com Posts that I particularly like. And a great way to find posts that you like is to use the search box to the right. And if you would like to leave a comment but worry about … Continue reading
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Pyrethrins: Safe? Pesticides
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrethrin Aquatic habitats : In aquatic settings, toxicity to pyrethrin fluctuates, increasing with rising temperatures, water, and acidity. Run-off after application has become a concern for sediment-dwelling aquatic organisms because pyrethroids can accumulate in these areas.[32] Aquatic life is extremely … Continue reading
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Chemistry :-)
Chemistry is a language. I will bet that in the future people with native language skills will do very well in chemistry. I hated chemistry in college but I loved biology and subsequently microbiology and I realized that I would … Continue reading
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